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Iron Deficiency in Cyanobacteria Causes Monomerization of Photosystem I Trimers and Reduces the Capacity for State Transitions and the Effective Absorption Cross Section of Photosystem I in Vivo

Alexander G. Ivanov, Marianna Król, Dmitry Sveshnikov, Eva Selstam, Stefan Sandström, M Koochek, Youn‐Il Park, Sergej Vasil’ev, Doug Bruce, Gunnar Öquist, Norman P. A. Hüner · 2006 · PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Summary. Iron deficiency in cyanobacteria triggers production of CP43' protein, which forms rings around photosystem I. Contrary to laboratory predictions, this does not increase PSI's light absorption capacity in living cells. Instead, iron stress causes PSI trimers to break apart into monomers, reduces the cell's ability to balance energy between photosystems, and lowers levels of key electron transport proteins. CP43' functions primarily as a protective mechanism against photodamage rather than enhancing light capture.

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Ivanov, A. G., Król, M., Sveshnikov, D., Selstam, E., Sandström, S., Koochek, M., Park, Y., Vasil’ev, S., Bruce, D., Öquist, G., & Hüner, N. P. A.. (2006). Iron Deficiency in Cyanobacteria Causes Monomerization of Photosystem I Trimers and Reduces the Capacity for State Transitions and the Effective Absorption Cross Section of Photosystem I in Vivo. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.106.082339

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DOI
10.1104/pp.106.082339
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Canada
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North America
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climate-and-environment, general-innovation
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2026-04-28